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HomeMy Public PortalAbout08-17-94 COMMUNITY AFFAIRS COMMISSIONr p4d:z t, I R CEIVED CITY OF LYNWOOD I J { CIl'Y CLERKS OFFICE `J L ADDENDUM AM AUG 151994 aM 1 71$191101U112ili2i3AN6 t ADDENDUM TO AGENDA ITEMS ON FILE FOR CONSIDERATION AT THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE LYNWOOD COMMUNITY AFFAIRS COMMISSION TO BE HELD ON AUGUST 17, 1994 IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS 5:00 P.M. DAVID LITSINGER CHAIRPERSON BETTE ESPESETH COMMISSIONER YOLANDA BAYS COMMISSIONER ANN FIELDS COMMISSIONER LORNA HAWKINS COMMISSIONER III LUCILLE WALKER COMMISSIONER G. REPORT ON PROPOSED COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT FOR LIBRARY SERVICES. CORRES SF \81194 A Z i I. II. III. IV 0 COMMUNITY AFFAIRS COMMISSION AGENDA OF AUGUST 17, 1994 City Council Chambers 5:00 P.M. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS A. Call to Order B. Pledge of Allegiance C Certification of the D. Roll Call E'. Approval of the Past INFORMATION ITEMS oa�� Ff 'UV E® CITY OF LYNWOOD CITY CLERKS OFFICE AUG 11 1931 AM PM 71819110IU112111213141M Posting of the Agenda Minutes - July 20, 1994 A. Recreation and Community Services Report B September 16th Celebration C. Sheriff status - SCHEDULED MATTERS A. Block Watch Captains Report B. Farmers Market Report C. Report on L.A. River Master Plan D. Report on resolution to State Legislators E. Report on Dymally Park Bond Project F. Report on Street Projects - City PUBLIC /COMMISSION ORALS ADJOURNMENT COMMUNITY AFFAIRS COMM MINUTES OF THE MEETING JULY 20, 1994 I. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS The Community Affairs Commission met in a regular meeting on July 20, 1994 at the City of Lynwood City Council Chambers, located at 11330 Bullis Road. (Agenda was duly posted as prescribed by the Brown Act.) Chairperson David Litsinger called the meeting to order at 5:00 P m Commissioners in attendance were Espeseth, Litsinger, Hawkins, Bays, Fields, and Walker. Commissioner Barbara Newton was not in attendance. Staff present: Ralph Davis and Diana Escalante It was moved by Commissioner Fields and seconded by Commissioner Espeseth to approve the minutes of July 15, 1994. All in Agreement. Minutes so ordered. II. INFORMATION ITEMS A. Recreation and Community Services Activity Report 4TH OF JULY /UNITY FESTIVAL Mr. Davis reported that the 4th of July /Unity Festival joint event proved very successful. An attendance of approximately 7,000 for the dusk fireworks display was stated. However, staff has raised concern over the lighting of legal and illegal fireworks that were set off in the park during the day and evening. SEPTEMBER 16TH Mr. Davis announced that the Department is beginning preparation for the upcoming 16th of September celebration. The City desires a two day event. The highlights of the event will be the dedication of the tennis courts in honor of Pancho Gonzales, the first hispanic to win Wimbeldon and ,a celebration program. The Governor of California will be invited for the ceremonies. The date of the event will be confirmed by the next meeting. 0 0 COMMUNITY AFFAIRS COMMISSION MINUTES OF THE MEETING JULY 20, 1994 Minutes Clerk Mr. Davis announced to the Commission that Ms. Diana J. Escalante, Community Affairs Secretary has resigned from the City She has accepted a supervisor position with the City of Redlands. Tonight will be her last meeting. The Commissioners congratulated her and wished her luck. Commission Picture The City provided a photographer to take an official Commission picture at the meeting. However, since Commissioner Newton was not present and the Commission may change members iri January, Chairperson Litsinger recommended the City wait until January to re -take the official picture. B. Alley Clean Up Mr. Davis reported that he spoke with John Oskoui, Director of Facility Maintenance regarding alley clean ups. Mr. Oskoui's response was that the Department's policy has not changed. The City will clean each alley when the need arises & upon request. C. Budget Report Mr. Davis reported that the annual City budget will probably be on the agenda of the Council meeting on August 2, 1994. The proposed budget includes many deletions and additions from last year's budget. III. Scheduled Matters A. Block Watch Captains Reports Mr. Davis announced that the Block Watch Captains are planning two workshops. The first one will take place on August 27, 1994. The topic will be Identifying City Resources. The second workshop is scheduled for September 10, 1994. The topic will be Being an Effective Leader. COMMUNITY AFFAIRS COMMISSION MINUTES OF THE MEETING JULY 20, 1994 B. All America City Report Mr. Davis distributed a copy of the National City Newsletter which announced the winners of the competition. The ten cities that were victorious encompassed multisocial programs, such as crime prevention, youth employment, and health prevention. C. Farmers Market Mr. Davis announced that the Farmer's market plans to return to the City. The vendors will be at Dymally Park on Thursdays beginning tomorrow, July 21, 1994 from 2:00 - 7:00 p.m. IV. PUBLIC /COMMISSION ORALS Public Orals t None Commission orals Commissioner Espeseth announced she has extra tickets to the circus. She also inquired about the status of the Wall of Fame and proposed skating rink Mr. Davis responded that he has complimentary circus tickets. The wall of Fame has nominated Dr. Ross Miller as its recipient for this year. Last, that the proposed skating rink has fallen through. Commissioner Lucille Walker inquired if the City could implement a one side street parking ordinance on many of the smaller streets in the City. Commissioner Anne Fields reported Compton College is in grave danger of being taken over by the State of California. She also announced that she has been appointed to the National Legislator of the America Association of Retired People and to the Board of Directors of the Utility Rate Normalization. Chairperson Litsinger reminded the Commission that the Lynwood Sheriff Station is currently a Central Station and the City receives much Sheriff visibility because of it. He wonders if the City will receive this same visibility when the Sheriff station moves to the new Alameda station. S ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Commissioner Espeseth and seconded by Commissioner Fields to adjourn to the next regular scheduled meeting on August 17, 1994. All in agreement. Meeting adjourned at 6:01 p.m.